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The Work I've Done
“If you ask a man who he is, he'll tell you what he does, what his work is. But how will he answer when his job is finished?”
8.0 / 10• 1984• 56m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
A documentary in which retired industrial workers reflect on the promises and anxieties of retirement. Beginning with the Budd Company’s “Retirement Ceremony” in Philadelphia, the film explores how leaving work can mean the loss of routine, identity, and a sense of accomplishment, even as it marks a long-anticipated milestone.
Cast & Crew
TC
Thessely Campbell
Self
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kenneth Fink's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Work I've Done is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
